Visitor Center

The Chilo Lock 34 Visitor Center and Museum is located in the former operations building of the old Lock and Dam #34. The lock and dam closed permanently in 1964. The park district renovated the building in 2005 into a Visitor Center and Museum. The visitor center contains interactive exhibits and displays focusing on "Living and Working with the Ohio River".

Visitors enjoying the Chilo Lock 34 museum

School group enjoying river view at Chilo

Visitors enjoying a video at the Chilo Lock 34 museum

Visitor Center Hours of Operation

October - November
Thursday through Sunday
12 pm to 5 pm

Closed Thanksgiving Day